Overflowing with Opportunities...

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the City of Santa Rosa, the North Bay's premier location for technology and entrepreneurial businesses.

As a business and service hub, Santa Rosa is the economic engine that drives the region. Just 55 miles north of San Francisco, you'll find a vibrant city overflowing with all you love about California. Our restaurant business is booming, along with agriculture, high-tech, biomedical, education, environmental and, of course, tourism. Santa Rosans have a deep appreciation for the arts, education, conscientious business development and quality living. Join our business community to experience the abundant flavor of our place of plenty.

To assist you with your business needs, the City of Santa Rosa offers a one-stop permitting process, easy access to Economic Development program staff, Community Development staff, and Advance Planners. In addition, we have established collaborative partnerships with key business players; from our local chambers of commerce, our higher education institutes, brokers, benchmark industries, and community organizations to a global venture community, just to name a few. Whatever your needs, we look forward to assisting you!